Russians have destroyed the 300 year old Holy Nativity Church in Beryslav – the only surviving example in Ukraine of 18th-century wooden Cossack religious architecture.
Water levels on the Danube River, the second longest in Europe, have dropped so low because of drought that the hulks of dozens of World War II German battleships are emerging into view. https://to.pbs.org/4pVTyKS
The Danube River's water is dropping so low that World War II ships are emerging
In the middle of the river separating Serbia and Romania near the Serbian port of Prahovo, a rusty hull is now visible along with a broken mast where the Nazi flag used to fly.
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Moldy showers. Food shortages. A lack of toothpaste, deodorant and soap. Military families are sounding the alarm about rapidly worsening conditions on the USS Lincoln. From Priya Sridhar:
Moldy showers and no soap: Military families are outraged by conditions on USS Lincoln
The aircraft carrier's long deployment in the Iran war is raising concerns that the sailors and Marines on board are facing poor conditions, low supplies and fatigue.
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2024 still holds the record for highest daily global surface temperatures and sea surface temperatures. If those records are going to fall, will likely happen within next few weeks given seasonal tendencies. pulse.climate.copernicus.eu
Security researcher James Kettle tried to push the limit of AI’s hacking abilities—and discovered how effective it can be when combined with human expertise. www.wired.com/story/the-mo...
The Most Dangerous AI Hacking Techniques Still Have Human Input
Security researcher James Kettle tried to push the limit of AI’s hacking abilities—and discovered how effective it can be when combined with human expertise.
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It is suicidal for Europe's Great Powers and the United States to hold back Ukraine from victory and to prop up the mouldering corpse of the Moscow empire. But that is exactly what they're doing.
“.. All I’m saying is, y’all be careful,” Kennedy said. “You’re getting into the foothills of violating the First Amendment.” @politico.com $DIS www.politico.com/live-updates...
The Trump Regime attempting to deport eyewitnesses to the murder of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, incl. Jose Trinidad, who says Lorenzo didn't ram an ICE vehicle or run over agents. LULAC's Juan Proaño on what is being done to protect Lorenzo’s family & the Latino community. youtu.be/wF3ulAZP0kU?...
Trump UNDER FIRE After Trying to SILENCE ICE MURDER Witnesses!?!
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The White House released this North Korean-style propaganda. #cdnpoli
🛰️ Satellite images reveal China’s desert training sites with replicas of U.S. warships, fighter jets and Taiwan’s presidential building. militarnyi.com/en/news/copi...
Iran has warned Gulf states that any new U.S. attack on its territory would trigger retaliation against critical energy infrastructure across the region, according to five sources.-Reuters
Russia's Patriarch Kirill said God created the Soviet nuclear bomb through prayers of St. Seraphim of Sarov. The weapons center was built in 1946 in Sarov on monastery grounds the Bolsheviks shut down. Kirill called the bomb and the saint "parts of one whole." 🔗 euromaidanpress.com/2026/08/05/s...
Russian strike kills at least 17 as Zelensky says interceptors could have saved lives www.bbc.com/news/article... #RussiaIsATerroristState #UkrainianView
Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv kills at least 17
The Russia defence ministry said it had struck logistics hubs and supply centres in Kyiv and the surrounding region.
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⚡️ A North Korean missile unit is deploying to Russia, with plans to operate 120 ballistic missiles against Ukraine. united24media.com/war-in-ukrai...
North Korean Missile Unit Moves Into Russia—120 Ballistic Missiles Could Soon Target Ukraine
North Korea deploys a missile unit to Russia, planning up to 120 ballistic missiles for Ukraine. Russia integrates 90 personnel into its 112th Missile Brigade.
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Cool, cool. We’re basically out of ATACMS and PrSM, and we used half our *global* TLAM supply… all for the Strait of Hormuz to still be closed?
The allocated funding seeks to accelerate Israel's control of historical landmarks across the occupied West Bank.
Israel approves $37m to seize more than 70 occupied West Bank sites
The allocated funding seeks to accelerate Israel's control of historical landmarks across the occupied West Bank.
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If either of these men saw a draft dodger wear this uniform as a civilian, they'd shoot them. What ridiculously stupid thing for him to post. I wore the uniform for most of my adult life. My shit has more honor than Donald Trump.
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW! Former Acting Director of the FBI Brian Driscoll joins @nicollewallace.bsky.social this week on The Best People for an in depth conversation about the state of the department under its current leadership. WATCH HERE:
SHOCK: FBI chief fired by Trump has WARNING on Kash Patel’s leadership and the mission
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Currently traveling through France and every time I check the news everything seems to be on fire. Air quality is poor in Paris due to the wildfires. Three lions died of heat stress in Japan. And this apocalyptic footage www.cnn.com/2026/08/04/w...
Horses flee as wildfire spreads near Athens | CNN
Video shows horses fleeing flames northwest of Athens as a fast-moving wildfire destroys homes, scorches farmland and challenges firefighting crews. Greece is battling wildfires that have destroyed mo...
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Russia is trying to kill Ukrainian soldiers by luring them into dates with women who don't exist, using fake dating apps and messenger accounts The SBU said it has stopped more than 50 such "honey trap" attempts since the start of 2026 euromaidanpress.com/2026/08/04/r...
Russia uses old KGB trick to get rid of Ukrainian soldiers not on battlefield. It’s already tried more than 50 times this year
Russia is using "honey traps," fake dating profiles and staged dates, to lure Ukrainian soldiers to their deaths, the SBU says,
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Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) admitted government “weaponization” is worse under President Donald Trump.
Republican Senator Makes Startling Admission Ahead Of Todd Blanche Confirmation Vote
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) admitted government “weaponization” is worse under President Donald Trump.
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A federal appeals court says the Trump administration wrongly terminated a multibillion-dollar initiative to boost clean energy programs.
Divided federal appeals court says Trump administration was wrong to terminate climate program
A federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration improperly ended a multi-billion-dollar program for clean energy projects.
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🇺🇦Budanov: The war has reached a dead end for Russia. Strategically, it has made no progress.
‘Own the Narrative’: Leaked Flock Guide Shows How It Teaches Cops to Promote Its Tech.
‘Own the Narrative’: Leaked Flock Guide Shows How It Teaches Cops to Promote Its Tech
"This document shows a coordinated effort from Flock Safety to compel law enforcement agencies to convince our elected leaders to represent their interests as a company rather than the interests of concerned citizens."
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Iranian leaders view Trump's military threats as negotiating leverage, not a move toward wider conflict. - Reuters